Blackburn: Kavanaugh accusations are a ‘delay tactic’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn says sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from high school are a “delay tactic,” saying his female accuser should testify under oath and a committee vote shouldn’t be delayed.

The congresswoman’s opponent, Democrat ex-Gov. Phil Bredesen, also weighed in Monday, tweeting that Christine Blasey Ford “should be heard.” He said that if senators aren’t carefully and thoroughly considering Supreme Court nominees, then he doesn’t know what they think their job is.